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#356363 - 03/05/10 12:18 PM
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following the diet 4 or 5 days now after really messing myself up and still suffering. hardly go anymore when I do its mushy not well formed. I'm so full of crap I feel bulged out and bulges. just hope by next week I can get "bricks"out. I'm not even hungry anymore,but do eat small meals and snacks. Should I not take any supplements except benefiber powder and pepermint capsules or try caltrate right now? so afraid to do anythin.
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Not sure you need anymore supplements. It sounds like you might be having too much insoluble fiber. I hope you have removed celery from your diet 
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I haven't had that in weeks. I just really messed up system up I binged on candy and no no's..I wonder if the can of red salmon and pasta bothered me? I made blueberry cheese cake bars with otfutti cream cheese...I thought with a good Sf base would be ok,so hard to know what exactly it is. do u think if I took 1/4 or 1/2 an immodium would firm things up and I will still go today??
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hope you feel better soon have you tried blending your food i have been doing it for few weeks think it heps a bit
stay stong julie xxxxxxxxxxxx
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how can I blend chicken and shrimp? or pasta recipes that sounds yucky. I'm eating cream of rice today that doesn't need to be blended.
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just put in a blended and its easy to digest told dr whorewell say go for it cos mostly chewed then for you
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ibs c with trapped gas
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maybe I will try it..but it just sounds gross. do I blend bread too and pasta?
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no just main foods like carrots and cheicken fish but all in nblended and there you go
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ibs c with trapped gas
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look what i've been eating post above this.
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Oooooo. I tried tofutti once. BIG mistake, but I cannot tolerate soy AT ALL! What were you eating before all this happened to you??
Sometimes when I cannot eat anything, and I'm super constipated, omitting sugar all together and drnking LOTS of warm chamomile tea really helps. Also, no oatmeal. Have you tried taking some Magnesium citrate? I couldn't live without it! If you have some, take a few of them. Just be careful, cuz if you take tooooo many, they will give you diarrhea. I would just start with 2 and see how it goes. I usually take 2-3 a day every day. They really help me!!
Good Luck! Hope you feel better SOON!
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FancyMom
IBS-A,Constipation predominant, GERD
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I'm not constipated psuedo d really messed up my system the stools just haven't formed and aren't solid enough to come out but aren't actual d...most likely withing the next couple days I'll be doing alot better.
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That's good. Hope you feel better SOON!!
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FancyMom
IBS-A,Constipation predominant, GERD
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Maria you need to quit cheating girl!! I think until that happens you really won't be able to narrow it down to what is triggering you...
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IBS-D & bloating.
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I'm working on breaking my bad eating habits. I'm like a smoker trying to quit,I even got all natural glee gum in cinamon flavor..do u think that is bad? I went like 5 days without eating no nos then as I didn't see any improvemnt guess I got depressed and said f it and ended up eating some no no's, way less than I usually do but still a few bites a day..I'm going to keep working till I break my habit.
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gum of any type is a no-no - can cause gas which can lead up to other problems....be patient with yourself. It can take weeks or even months to get stable. Don't get discouraged...just stick to the diet no matter what!!! No cheating or you'll never get better!!
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IBS-D & bloating.
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I know..I wish I could have gum,how disapointing can't even have all natual,is it an individual thing or hurt's everyone? it would be easier to pop gum in my mouth went I'm having bad urges or cravings.
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what about altoids?
or you know what also works is brushing your teeth. It sounds kind of lame, but if you brush your teeth after every time you eat it feels weird (and tastes bad) to eat right afterwards.
Hang in there, Maria! It is difficult, but let me tell ya, feeling good and not worrying about your belly is SO worth it!:)
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that is a big issue at work can't stop my job and run to the sink to brush my teath every 2 hours I'll look like a freak. my acid relflux is bothering me no altoids.
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I agree w/Aly - try Altiods - I eat them like they're going out of style!
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IBS-D & bloating.
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my acid reflux is bothering me too much I just said..anyway I updated my picture and profile,anyone like it? also after u eat a banana shake with rice milk do u get nasous?
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if you keep on changing the dosage you will likely make yourself feel worse as per heather's sticky at the start of the board.
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#356490 - 03/08/10 04:30 PM
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Cyndy
Reged: 03/05/05
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Wait, what's wrong with chewing gum if it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners? I use this strategy every night. 
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Re: gum
#356496 - 03/08/10 08:19 PM
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Windchimes
Reged: 09/05/09
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It has been documented that chewing gum of any type (same with drinking through a straw) introduces gas creating air into the GI system, thus aggravating IBS symptoms.
I miss chewing mint gum to remove loose particles of food from my teeth when eating out and can't easily brush food particles away with a toothbrush. 
Flossing is best, and soft toothpicks will remove food particles and are also good for the gums and teeth, though requires a trip to the restroom after eating out in a restaurant before moving on. For refreshing breath, one hard peppermint candy works well and can aid digestion too.
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Re: gum
#356499 - 03/08/10 09:26 PM
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I feel so guilty I pray I go alot tommorow. It was hell at work tonight and I ate food there my god it tasted so darn good I almost don't care about the consequences. uhh shame on me! ok guess back on track tommorow nothing else I can do..
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Re: gum
#356506 - 03/09/10 07:44 AM
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Cyndy
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Thanks for the explanation. Darn, this strategy was helping me so much!
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Re: gum
#356507 - 03/09/10 07:50 AM
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dragonfly
Reged: 05/12/08
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I do not find chewing gum increases my gas.I think it helps me.
IMO
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IBS-D since 1999...mostly stable..i do cheat too.Bad me.
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You say you eat bad food when you eat at MC Donalds.What do you eat there?
I choose to eat the fish sandwich or chicken when we go there,I only eat a few fries and that is after eating the sandwich.
Let me say we eat there less than once a month also.
I think you could can eat safe food where ever you go.Try eating a plain bun first and then a small salad or wrap even.
But what is it you keep eating?
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IBS-D since 1999...mostly stable..i do cheat too.Bad me.
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fries I always find pieces of mcdonalds fries in my stool. I ate a big piece of meat on a plain bun with 1 piece of cheese. I was stressed like no other and in the worse mood ever when I did it,I don't know that I can say I regret it now as how darn good it tasted so if I suffer maybe its worth it this time. I am back on track today. I want to make this today http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/vegan-chocolate-cake.php it looks too high in fat,but still. do u think 2 round heart cake pans work just fine? don't know if they are 9inch..
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who is that in the pic? Bananas and rice milk have never made me nauseas.
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IBS-D & bloating.
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idk its just from photbucket
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Re: gum
#356539 - 03/09/10 03:58 PM
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fancymom
Reged: 09/17/07
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Doesn't chewing gum fill u up with gas??
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FancyMom
IBS-A,Constipation predominant, GERD
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Re: gum
#356577 - 03/10/10 06:16 PM
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Cyndy
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I honestly never thought it did...no more than usual.
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